Before You Move...

The Painter's Essential Cheat Sheet

Got that feeling that you're missing something before you sit down to start on a project?  Read through this painter's cheat sheet to make sure you aren't.. Maybe even find something you didn't know you needed. 

Helpful Moving Tips

Here are some moving tips that I wish I would have known before my last move!

Austrian painter, Gustav Klimt, born in 1962 left school at the age of 14 to attend Vienna School of Arts and Crafts on a full scholarship. He later opened a studio with his younger brother, Ernst, and a mutual friend of theirs.  They won numerous commissions to paint churches, theatres, and more public spaces.  A year after their studio opened, Gustav lost his father and brother Ernst.  Their deaths impacted him greatly, he began pushing away the techniques of his teachings and adopting a more personal style.  Early 1900's started Klimt's Golden Phase, during this time he created a series of paintings (Shown Below) that made use of copious amounts of ornamental gold leaf and a flat, two-dimensional perspective.

Read and see more about Gustav Klimt here.

"Judith" 1901

"Danae" 1907

"The Kiss" 1908

Bedroom Inspiration

This photo is bedroom inspiration from when I moved into my new house.

"Art is a line around our thoughts."

Gustav Klimt Quote

I have always admired Gustav Klimt's work.  His incorporation of gold leafing to his portraiture is seamless, in my opinion.  I admire his work as much as I do this quote.

Klimt Background

Here is a video with a little bit of background on Klimt and his work.

Behind the Art

Here is a podcast that explains the style behind the works of Gustav Klimt a little bit.

Michelangelo's La Pieta

Here is a video from YouTube that gives some fun facts about DiMichele's inspiration behind her painting., Michelangelo's La Pieta.

Know Your Brush!

If you're going to commit to a painting, knowing the difference between brushes can really come in handy.  Check out this guide on different brush strokes. 

Renaissance Artist Info.

Enjoy this podcast that features other Renaissance artists like the one that first inspired this DiMichele piece.

My Own "In The Name of Love" by Amy DiMichele

This is an acrylic on canvas painting.  The inspiration came from the painting "In the Name of Love" by Amy DiMichele.  She was inspired after seeing the Pietà sculpted by Michelangelo.

Market and Grow Your Business

Christina Class of 2017

This podcast is one I came across that interacts with industry professionals and gives tips on how to market and grow your photography business.

Quick camera stats!

Blast from the Past

All of these photos were pulled from Little Beaver Historical Society.

Senior Photos

Christina Class of 2017

Despite living in Beaver County my whole life, it was just this walk through Beaver, PA for some senior photos that brought me to many of my now favorite spots to shoot.

Winters in Western Pennsylvania seem to have a mind of their own.  Here's how the weather is supposed to work...

Inspire Creative Thinking

Here is a link to a podcast that post bi-weekly interviews, stories, and advice concerning creativity, life building, and business. 

Do It Yourself Paper Snowflakes

For a final Digital Animation project, I needed to use both Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere to combine elements of video, photo, text, and audio. I used my own camera to record this project so I had to set up my own table and lighting in my room. Challenge accepted!

Major Snowfall

These photos were all taken during times of record snowfall in and around Pittsburgh, PA.

November 1960

January 1978

January 1978

March 1993

February 2010

Scientific Snowflakes

"Stay curious" about the science behind snowflakes with It's Okay to be Smart on Youtube.

Shoot Location

These photos are from the first time I visited the Sahli Nature Park in Chippewa, Pennsylvania.  I made this trip for a school project and returned with a lot of photos from their walking trails, waterfall, and greenhouse. 

Things You Should Know Before Your Shoot

Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO are three important elements of shooting photography.  This infographic outlines all three and how they can impact your photos. 

Rules to Live By

Watch this YouTube video about tips and tricks to getting the composition of your photos just right by using the rule of thirds!

Photos for the Family

This is a podcast that covers everything photography related from how to make money in the field to random ideas behind photography.

Give Yourself A Break Lumière Tribute Video

My first project ever editing video with voice over and music added.  I ended up using the second take out of three takes for this clip.

Making Connections

I love being able to create new relationships or reconnect with old friends and at the same time do something I enjoy.  Some of these photos are for a coworker and their kids and some are for a good friend and their siblings.

Photo Inspiration

The original reference photo used for my painting.

My finished piece.